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| 1. |
Hong
Kong / Xian Approx.
2.5 hours flight
Xian / Urumqi Approx.
3 hours flight
Take a morning flight to Xian - the capital of 12
dynasties in Chinese history and starting point
for the great trade caravans of the ancient Silk
Road. Proceed to the Domestic Airport for check-in.
Arrival to Urumqi - the capital of Xinjiang Uygur
Autonomous Region.
Accommodation at the Hoi Tak Hotel or similar |
(D) |
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| 2. |
Urumqi
/ Kuytun Coach
Start
with a boat ride around the Heavenly Lake
which is surrounded by alpine meadows and
rugged snow-capped mountains densely covered
in fir, pine and cypress. On the way, visit
the Kangjiasimenzi rock carvings of naked
men and women, depicting the main theme of
reproduction in primitive society.
Accommodation at the Oriental Int'l Hotel
or similar |
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(B,L&D) |
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| 3. |
Kuytun / Narat Grassland Coach
Cross the Tianshan Mountains to the Narat pastureland.
Towering in the middle, Mt. Tianshan separates Xinjiang
into southern and northern areas and forms the Tarim
and the Junggar Basins. Enjoy the mountain scenery
on the way to the Narat Pastureland.
Accommodation at the local hostel or similar |
(B,L&D) |
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| 4. |
Narat
/ Bayanbulak Grasslands Coach
In Bayangol Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture lies
a Paradise of Swan and the 2nd largest immense grassland
in China - the Bayanbulak Grassland. Herds of longhair
yaks and flocks of sheep graze and wander freely.
The rivers, grass shoals and marshy lands provide
an ideal nurturing spot for the migratory birds
and animals. Swans also glide across Swan Lake.
Experience the life of the nomads.
Accommodation at yurt or similar |
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(B,L&D) |
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| 5. |
Bayanbulak Grassland / Kuqa Coach
Visit the Big & Small Dragon Ponds and amazing Tianshan
Mysterious Grand Gorge.
Accommodation at the Qiuci Guesthouse or similar
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(B,L&D) |
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| 6. |
Kuqa / Korla Coach
Visit the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves, one of the
four major Grottos in China, the Beacon Tower and
Bazaar. Visit a fruit farm.
Accommodation at the Bazhou Guesthouse or similar
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(B,L&D) |
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| 7. |
Korla / Urumqi Coach
Drive to the Iron Gate Pass in Korla which was an
important passage on the Ancient Silk Road. Onward
to the biggest inland fresh-water lake in China
- the Bosten Lake which is rich in traditional strains
of fish. Enjoy a boat ride around the Lotus Pond.
Accommodation at the Hoi Tak Hotel or similar |
(B,L&D) |
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| 8. |
Urumqi / Xian Approx.
3 hours flight
Visit the Chinese architectural style Great Mosque
with its lovely gardens, and up to the Old City
Walls which are built on the foundations of the
walls of the Tang Forbidden City.
Accommodation at the Xian Hyatt Hotel or similar
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(B,L&D) |
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| 9. |
Xian
Full day tour of the Tang Dynasty relics including
the Qian Mausoleum - the joint tomb of Emperor Gaozong
and Empress Wu Zetian and the satellite tombs around;
and the Famen Temple which houses real body relics
of Sakyamuni, and relics of great value, especially
the rare Tang Dynasty silk fabrics. Enjoy a dumpling
dinner.
Accommodation at the Xian Hyatt Hotel or similar
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(B,L&D) |
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| 10. |
Xian / Hong Kong Approx.
2.5 hours flight
Take a flight back to Hong Kong. |
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